As part of a foreign military sale with the US, the Australian Defence Force has acquired its first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The handover is a component of Canberra’s national defense strategy, which aims to strengthen the military’s long-range strike capability against both present and future threats. The investment in the HIMARS is 1.6 billion Australian dollars ($1 billion) and comprises orders for up to 42 units.
